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Wheel Horse 12-38XL vs Wheel Horse 1257
Verdict: Wheel Horse 12-38XL vs Wheel Horse 1257
The Wheel Horse 12-38XL and the Wheel Horse 1257 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Wheel Horse 12-38XL is the lighter machine (186 kg vs 247 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 12-38XL is the newer design (1993 vs 1967). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Original price
$1,699Reference
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Engine
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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5.7 LReference
Displacement
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29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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86 x 83 mmReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Wheel Horse Unidrive 5058Reference
Dimensions
Weight
186 kgReference
247 kgReference
Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Front tire
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16x5.50-8Reference
Rear tire
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23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x5.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x8.50-12Reference
Length
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165 cmReference
Width
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91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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101 cmReference
Height (hood)
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88 cmReference
Shipping weight
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247 kgReference
Ground clearance
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18 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Variants
1257
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3-speed gearReference
1267
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6-speed gearReference
1277
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hydrostaticReference
Attachment overview
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.